Be Well Senior Living II, Inc

    5104 Varna Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Clean bright family-like senior care

    I placed my dad here and I'm very pleased overall. The homes are clean, bright and airy - tall ceilings, sunlit common rooms, patio and garden - with small groups that feel family-like. Owners are capable and hands-on, staff are respectful, knowledgeable and attentive 24/7, and care is personalized with strong safety monitoring. Meals and activities (music, Bingo, therapy dog, outings and classes) keep residents engaged. Good location, fair pricing, and real peace of mind make this a solid choice.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.64·(14)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Small six-resident household model
    • 24/7 attentive caregiving
    • Owners with medical backgrounds
    • Personalized, family-like care
    • Strong safety and clinical monitoring
    • Bright, spacious common areas with high ceilings
    • Outdoor patio and garden access
    • Comprehensive activities program (classes, music, movies)
    • Focus on nutrition and hydration
    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Warm, knowledgeable and respectful staff
    • Therapy-dog visits and social events
    • Reasonable pricing and perceived value

    Cons

    • Variable management responsiveness
    • Inconsistent activity engagement for residents with dementia
    • Night-shift language and communication barriers
    • Staffing levels and overnight coverage
    • Inconsistent interior maintenance and décor
    • Variable meal quality and menu consistency
    • Limited male-resident representation

    Summary of reviews

    Be Well Senior Living II appears to operate as a small, board-and-care style residence that emphasizes a home-like environment and close clinical oversight. The facility’s six-resident household model and owners with medical backgrounds are frequently associated with personalized care plans, high levels of safety monitoring, and continuous staff coverage. Families consistently describe staff as warm, knowledgeable and respectful; many note 24/7 attentiveness, individualized care, and a family-like atmosphere that helps reduce loneliness and supports residents’ emotional well-being.

    The physical environment is a common strength: reviewers highlight bright, sunlit common areas with high ceilings, spacious shared rooms, and accessible outdoor patios and gardens. Cleanliness and general maintenance are often praised, and communal spaces are furnished to accommodate visitors. Activities programming is relatively broad for a small facility, including classes, lectures, music, sing-alongs, movies, games and occasional outings; therapy-dog visits and routine social events such as Bingo are called out as beneficial to resident engagement. Nutrition and hydration receive explicit attention in many comments, and several families report positive dining experiences and a perception of fair pricing relative to perceived value.

    Notable operational patterns that warrant attention include variability in management responsiveness and staffing consistency. A number of families expressed concerns about how quickly management responds to questions or issues, and there are repeated comments suggesting staffing levels—particularly overnight coverage—can be constrained, with associated communication challenges. Reviewers also described limited English proficiency among some night-shift staff, which can create barriers in communication and increase family concern about nighttime supervision.

    Activities engagement appears effective for many residents, but several observers noted that programming may not be sufficiently adapted for people with more advanced cognitive impairment; families seeking robust dementia-specific engagement should clarify offerings. Dining-related feedback is mixed: while many praise attention to nutrition, others report occasional dissatisfaction with menu choices and meal consistency. A few reviewers described a mismatch between attractive exterior presentation and areas that feel less updated inside; prospective families may want to review interior maintenance and décor during a visit. Finally, some noted an uneven gender mix among residents, which affected social dynamics for those seeking more balanced peer groups.

    Overall, Be Well Senior Living II presents as a small, clinically informed option that prioritizes personalized care, safety, and a warm atmosphere. The strongest signals are around attentive staff, bright communal spaces, active social programming, and owner involvement. Prospective residents and families should weigh those strengths against operational considerations such as management responsiveness, overnight staffing and communication, interior maintenance details, and the fit of activity programming for residents with dementia. A focused visit that reviews staffing patterns, sample menus, dementia-specific activities, and interior common areas will help determine whether the facility’s model aligns with a particular resident’s clinical and social needs.

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    Location

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    Be Well Senior Living II, Inc is located at 5104 Varna Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423.

    About Be Well Senior Living II, Inc

    Be Well Senior Living II, Inc. sits on a quiet street in Sherman Oaks, California, and has been caring for seniors since at least November 2013, giving residents a peaceful spot to call home in a regular neighborhood rather than a big building on a busy road, and with room for just six residents, folks get lots of personal attention. The staff keeps a close eye on residents around the clock, with a low resident-to-caregiver ratio, and everyone gets their own bedroom and bathroom, which makes things more comfortable and private. The house feels clean, bright, and inviting, with lots of natural light and high ceilings, and the backyard is nice for folks who want to relax outside or take a quiet walk in the garden.

    Be Well Senior Living II, Inc. accepts residents aged 55 and older and helps people with different needs, whether they want to live independently, need help with daily care, or require special support because of memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's. The team manages medications, helps with bathing and dressing, and provides both respite and hospice care when needed, and they handle diabetes management, incontinence, and help with transfers, including lifts for those who need it. Nurses and a doctor are available, with specialists like dentists and therapists visiting as needed, and there's always someone awake at night to help. The memory care unit is secure and set apart, using technology such as alarm bracelets to help keep residents from wandering.

    Daily life includes home-cooked meals-kosher and vegetarian choices if needed-served in a friendly dining room, with laundry and housekeeping handled by staff. Residents can join in on regular activities like games, crafts, and exercise, and there are social events and outings too, plus devotional services for those who want them. Folks spend time in both indoor and outdoor common spaces, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible, including accessible showers and a no-smoking policy indoors. The house offers parking for residents who still drive, and there's transportation for appointments or outings.

    Family and visitors often comment on the calm and welcoming feeling inside, with staff that listen and care, some living onsite themselves, and Be Well Senior Living II, Inc. continues to earn high marks from residents and their families, with reviews praising both the care and the peaceful environment. The facility has been recognized for its high standards, and with just six beds in each house, everyone tends to know one another, making it feel close-knit and homey rather than crowded or rushed. The homes in Tarzana and Sherman Oaks stay tucked in quiet neighborhoods, giving older adults a safe, warm place with good care and a sense of belonging.

    People often ask...

    Be Well Senior Living II, Inc offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,422 per month.

    Be Well Senior Living II, Inc offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 15 photos of Be Well Senior Living II, Inc on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 5104 Varna Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.

    No, Be Well Senior Living II, Inc does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number197608382
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeBE WELL SENIOR LIVING II, INC.
    EffectiveMarch 19th, 2013
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    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    3

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    20 Mar 2026Inspection
    Observed safe conditions, proper operation of systems, and no deficiencies cited.
    26 Feb 2025Inspection
    Investigated a complaint control unrelated to this location. No health and safety concerns were observed.
    21 Feb 2025Inspection
    Identified health and safety deficiencies, including two bathrooms with water temperatures above the allowed range, medications prepped in advance of administration, missing tuberculosis test results for a resident, and outdated resident needs and services plans.
    • Type A87303(e)(3)
    • Type B87465(h)(5)
    • Type B87506(b)(15)
    • Type B87458(c)(1)(A)
    06 Mar 2024Inspection
    Observed well-maintained common spaces, properly stored medications, and adequate records with no deficiencies identified.
    08 Feb 2023Inspection
    Observed infection control measures and general safety conditions; no deficiencies were cited.
    02 Mar 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures in place and no deficiencies were noted.
    14 Mar 2020Inspection
    Conducted a visit and identified deficiencies related to the use of monitoring devices, staff resting areas, and staff coverage.

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